Morris tribune., 1887-01-26
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ady Hayward was expected every
lute at Hayward castle, and the
1t entrance doors stood wide open,
e of the cold. There were three or
men servants standing in ~
|, while the old gray headed but
k up his position on the steps.
ID Hayward came and stood by
! a few seconds at time, and lis
ed for the wheels, and then went
X and tidgeted about the hall,
istling to himself. Evidently he
very uneasy about something or
ler. Nobody supposed for a mo-
mt that that something or
Ter was connected with Lady
yward; she had never given
a moments uneasiness. She was
most precise and perfect ofwomen,
rays in the right, and fully aware OF
fact, and Lord Hayward, who was
cry good fellow, accustomed to re-
I'D himself as not overburdened with
fetlns, was very anxious to talk to
al about something that worried him.
1.-THE house party was a'laree one; in
SIT, the castle was full But every
tidy was up stairs, the first dressing
sill having rung. Ii Lady Hayward
lis much longer there would be no
%ne to speak to her before dinner
Thy, Queried Lord Hayward GROSSLY,
IRE the down trains on that con-
n!nded line always late?
Lady Hayward had been to Lon
I'm TO see her lawyers about some
ngent business, and leaving Lord
award to entertain the guests dur
3 her short absence, had gone alone,
rather with her maid. She had
aged the night in town, in order to
ring with her 4 new dress for ball
GIch was to be given at the castle
e following evening.
At last the carriage dashed up to
lie door, driven very fast, for the
,achman knew it was late. The first
erson who emerged from it was an
= iceedingly quiet looking, well dressed
Pune woman-the maid, evidently.
be quickly disappeared and was fol
wed by Lady Hayward. who instant
Seized her husbands arm and began
,scold him, no matter about what
probably because the train was late.
he sColded in the most ladylile wav:
or voice was clear and slightly shrii!;
ne herself was like a pretty doll just
ut OF q handbook; alwaIs dressed &C
ording to the latest Paris fashion. al
avs perfectly neat and in order and
ute aware OF her own good looks; in
lanners and morals absolute perfec-
ion, and quite aware Of that, too.
~ want to speak to you, y said Lord
hayward, "betOre you dress; there's
list time"
He followed her up to her dressing
DOM, where tea was waiting on lit
lie table by the fire. Lady Hayward's
naid had just put an easy wrapper
emptlneIy ready. and was busy get
ing out a dinner dress for her mistress.
II will ring for you in few minutes,
Taylor" said Lady Hay ward; and
he perfectly trained servant vanished
1t once.
wonder whether it s that girl, after
sll!" exclaimed Lord Hayward; "yet
t seems impossible.
Don't talk enigmas," said Lady
Hayward imperiously, there isn't
lime. What is the NATTER" She
was pouring out her tea as she spoke,
and now began to sip it.
"More things have disappeared"
said Lord Hayward, il. d low voice,
land this time it's worse. The old
duchess has lost a big diamond ring,
and your sisters diamond necklace
IS gone"
Lady Hayward put down her tea.
what are we to do, Vernon? Who
can it be? It's absurd to talk about
Taylor; she was with me in town"
"Ah. but we can't tell exactly what
time the things were taken; she may
have cot rid OF them in London. 1t
vas when you took her to town with
YOU that your diamond brooch went.
$50 it was" said Lady Hayward.
But that makes no difference. The
brooch was taken while we were away.
Besides, the thing is absurd. Taylor
s above suspicion, I know the girl
veil. Why, Vernon, she went with me
Ill through France and Italy when l
oined you in Rome, we were always
together, and used to talk to her
,reat deal. She is very superior girl.
No; it would be most unjust to sus-
oect Taylor"
"Well, there's no one else," said
Lord Hayward deiectedly, except |
DOOR little Rose Mannering."
"Poor little Rose Mannering" was
he governess who took charge their
'ne little girl.
Absurd" said Lady Hayward.
And so it was, on the face of it. They
NEW Rose Mannering's family well.
She was lady and little more than a
hid.
A silence followed, during which
10Th looked into the fire for inspira-
ion, All the servants in the house |
we're born OF families who had been for
enerations on the estate The idea |
# suspecting any of them was too
,ainful. Taylor was the only excep-
ion, and she had been with Lady |
Hayward two years.
II begin to believe, ''said Lady Hay
yard, "that it is one of our guests"
Can you suggest anything else?"
"No, l can't. There's some Internal |
eviltry at work, but beat my brains
s will, l can't see where it comes
,om."
II tell you what we must do, Yer
on" said-Lady Hayward decisively.
We must be very careful not to
tighten any one and keep our own
ounsel. Ride over to the town early
morning, and telegraph
o Scotland Yard for a detective to
opoo Iawp dioo,,ioo5 RI tho ho1l